Berlin is considering implementing tax breaks to encourage its workforce to work longer hours, as reported by the Financial Times (FT). Germany currently has the shortest average working hours among advanced economies, according to OECD data from 2022. This trend is attributed to a high proportion of part-time employment among German women and a growing preference for leisure time. The shortage of workers is exacerbating the situation, prompting discussions on potential policy changes to address the issue.
FWIW, I don't think that the Germans have gotten lazier, but if you create incentive structures that punish full-time work and reward part-time work (or no-work in some cases) even the most motivated people will throw in the towel. https://t.co/s8umcXYirr
Germans have become work-shy, and the shortage of workers is making things worse https://t.co/tj20Csp6S2
“The country has the shortest average working hours of any advanced economy, according to OECD data from 2022, reflecting a relatively high share of German women who are employed part-time and a growing preference for more leisure time.” 🔗Berlin explores tax breaks to get… https://t.co/Hxx41PL5V0
My piece that Germany should scrap a public holiday to fund rising defence and climate expenditure got huge push back. Today, @FT recalls that we Germans have among the lowest hours worked in Europe. (average annual hours worked per worker) https://t.co/acMsTqq73a
Germany as nation of leisure🤷♂️ @FT 👉Germans work lowest hours per year! https://t.co/7DBip079Vu
Germany has the shortest average working hours of any advanced economy. https://t.co/YCMqF1qRKG https://t.co/zH9HXXIv0S
Berlin Explores Tax Breaks To Get Germans Working Longer Hours - FT https://t.co/h0MiFIiC8Z